Month: September 2024

Updated Joint Police Protocol

September 19, 2024

 Dear York Catholic District School Board families and staff, 

Today, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), and the York Regional Police (YRP) announced an updated joint police protocol that will ensure a consistent approach to police involvement in York Region schools.

As a Catholic learning

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Terry Fox Walk/Run

St. Matthew Elementary School is getting ready for the 2024 Terry Fox School Run!  We’re super excited to take part in this annual tradition that supports cancer research while building school spirit.  Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/StMatthewESUnionville

 Students are also encouraged to wear their spirit wear or school colours: RED and BLACK.

Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!  What better way to promote literacy than by supporting this important event.  We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books. 

On Tuesday, September 17th, students will have an opportunity to preview our fair and to make a wish list.  Starting Thursday, September 19, the book fair ... Continue reading "Scholastic Book Fair"

P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools. 

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, September 27, 2024.  

YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday,

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